Strengthening the Character of Responsibility Through Islamic Religious Education

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of systematically examining the strengthening of children's responsible character implemented through Islamic religious education. Character education in Indonesia is also expected to shape students into good citizens, with values such as: Pancasila values, religious, honest, tolerant, disciplined, hard work, creative, adaptable and developing abilities, able to face life's challenges, able to develop themselves in a safe and protected educational atmosphere. According to Law Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System, some of the expected student characters in Indonesia include: Spiritual and Moral Character (faith and devotion to God Almighty, noble character); Social Character (democratic, responsible, caring for others and the environment, respecting differences); Intellectual Character (knowledgeable, capable, creative); Personality Character (independent, daring to express opinions politely and responsibly, having high social awareness). This research uses an integrative literature review method. This method combines various articles, books, and other published literature that are empirical and research-based on strengthening responsible character through Islamic religious education. As a result, Islamic religious education applied in the learning process can be an effective means of strengthening each individual's sense of responsibility. Through Islamic religious education, individuals can understand religious values, one of which emphasizes the importance of a sense of responsibility. These responsibilities include responsibility to Allah SWT, responsibility to fellow human beings, and responsibility to the environment. Implementation of Islamic religious education in strengthening the character of responsibility is carried out through various means, including Islamic religious studies, extracurricular activities, and role modeling.